Souza has always been an amazing photographer, and this is his second tour in the White House. (Reagan 83-89) I imagine the grind would be wearing and some days incredibly boring, but I think White House Photographer is perhaps the coolest job in the world.

It also doesn't hurt to have a photogenic President and First Family to work with. No amount of Photoshop could've made Nixon photogenic.

If I were trying to carry out business and make decisions at the top level of government, I wouldn't want to be distracted by a photographer walking around. What kind of schedule is worked out? I would hope he just pops into meetings, shoots and leaves.